Parents’ body seeks audit of private schools
Private unaided school fee regulation and parents’ demand for transparency in Delhi
- PAWJ wants an independent financial audit of private unaided schools and immediate constitution of School Level Fee Regulation Committees.
- A May 22 judgment held that private unaided schools do not need prior approval from the Directorate of Education to raise fees at the start of an academic session.
What happened
The newly launched Parents Association for Welfare and Justice (PAWJ) has demanded greater transparency in private-school fee regulation in Delhi. PAWJ has asked for an independent financial audit of private unaided schools, immediate constitution of School Level Fee Regulation Committees, and strict enforcement of protections against harassment in fee disputes.
PAWJ president Divya Mattey said parents should have a stronger role in ensuring transparency in the school system. The association also urged implementation of the Delhi School Education Act, 2025.
UPSC can frame the issue around balancing autonomy of private unaided schools with transparency, accountability, and parental protection. The topic also links to judicial review, school-level regulation, and the state’s duty to prevent harassment in fee disputes.
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